Invitation to Aokiji, Shanks Arrives!

"Join your Dark Night Pirates? Have you lost your mind?!"

Upon hearing Mislanda's invitation, Aokiji refused without a second thought.

He was a Marine Admiral. How could he possibly join pirates?!

And these pirates had killed tens of thousands of Marines just days ago!

"Aokiji, I told you, I admire you. That admiration isn't just for your strength...!"

"When I value someone, strength is only one part of it. Their character is indispensable too. And you are the Marine I think most highly of!"

As he spoke, Mislanda extended his hand.

"Aokiji, only by joining me will you have the chance to keep doing what you want to do. Isn't that a good thing?"

Without the restraints of being a Marine Admiral, Aokiji would no longer be bound in what he did.

This was also something that had troubled Aokiji before.

He wanted to help many people, but sometimes things were beyond his control. His word was not final!

Thinking of this, Aokiji fell into deep thought.

He began seriously considering the matter as well.

"No rush. Take your time to think!"

Mislanda patted Aokiji on the shoulder.

"You don't need to go back to the cell. Just don't leave Golden City!"

"Aren't you afraid I'll escape?"

"Hmph, if you can escape right under my nose, that's your ability!"

Even Aokiji with a Fruit might not have been able to escape, let alone without one!

Without the Ice-Ice Fruit, what could Aokiji do on the sea? Swim away? Don't make him laugh!

In seawater, no matter how strong Aokiji was, could he beat a Fish-Man?

After saying that, Mislanda left, no longer paying Aokiji any attention.

The next morning, the Red Hair Pirates arrived at Golden City!

By then, most traces of the great battle had been cleared away.